Martha Belle Peters' Obituary
Decatur – Martha Belle Peters, 96, of Decatur passed away at 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 29, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Martha was born on August 22, 1915 in Decatur the daughter of George and Verna (Phillips) Scott. She was a former member of St. Patrick Church. She married John E. Peters on September 1, 1934 in Decatur. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1984. Her interests were: playing cards, sewing, fishing, and spending time with her family. She was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, sister, mother and grandmother.
Surviving are her sons, Jerry K. Peters of Hammond; J. Mike Peters of Eldorado Hills, CA; Kelly Peters (Barb) of Decatur; daughter, Susan Snyder (Jerry) of Decatur; daughter in law Sandy Peters of Decatur; fourteen grandchildren, twenty two great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Barb Pryde, one son Tim, three brothers, and three sisters.
There will be no visitation;
Graveside services celebrating Martha's life with Father David Peters officiating will be 2:00P.M.Saturday March 3, 2012 in Calvary Cemetery in Decatur and conclude with the 'Flight Home' ceremony. Memorials are suggested to Donors Choice. The family of Martha Belle Peters is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2901 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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